Continuing the CountDown to The October Student Show – a look at some of Our helpers – this time, Mick who has been on stage with Tribute Act ABCD – the name is a clue – providing vocals like a certain famous singer – helping out with students on stage – including Dan’s first time ever on stage and also Brad.
Infact if You close Your eyes while You’re listening to the video, You can almost imagine that you are listening to the late Bon Scott – singer with AC/DC :-
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Andre
Andres Guitar Academy – Creating Magic Guitar Memories that last a lifetime… and Beyond!
The British Rock N Roll and Rockabilly festival will be held on Saturday October 13th – the day before the Guitar World Record attempt which is Sunday October 14th.
As well as featuring many different bands/acts – this is billed as a tribute to Byron Curry – one time drummer for different bands – including Eager Beavers who sadly died aged 47.
Here’s the poster with all the details and….
In case You’re not familiar with Dave James/ Eager beavers – here;’s Dave helping out with some Rockabilly at a Past Student Show – featuring Oh Boy and also HeartBreak Hotel with Guitar Student Lewis.
Lewis First Time Playing Rock N Roll/ Rockabilly with Band with Special Guest Dave James
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Andre
Andres Guitar Academy – Where Students Have Fun & Get Results!
If You have ever wondered what the link is between the Guitar Workshops and Playing On Stage – and infact if there is a link – then the answer is yes there can be – for some students the Workshop becomes the key ideal stepping stone for trying out, refining and experiencing different Guitar ideas before applying those same ideas on stage in front of family and friends – for those that choose to do so – and infact next weekend sunday is a special workshop geared specifically as a Practice run through, rehearsal for the October Student Show.
There really is no better way to understand this link between workshop and on stage playing than to see someone Like Student Scott demonstrate – Scott was a beginner nearly three years ago and is getting ready for the October show – here’s Scott demonstrating Playing ideas at workshops and also live on stage so You can hear/see the similarlities and differences :-
Student Scott Playing at Workshops and also On Stage – Including his first time ever on stage towards the end.
Continuing the countdown to the October student show – the special guest musicians, together with the hard work of the students help to make the shows even more magical and memorable – doing a very powerfull and convincing sound on the keyboards – very much like the late Jon Lord of Deep Purple – here’s Lee Thompson – who will again this year be playing at the student show on even more student performances than last year.
Here, together with last years Guest London Guitarist GregX, Lee helped make Jamie’s first time ever on stage – a very magical and memorable event – something that sadly too few guitarists ever get to experience, even those that have played for some time.
Here’s Lee together with Greg X and Young Jamie on Deep Purple Classic Smoke On The Water :-
And together with Greg X in the interval – here they are on Deep Purple’s Black Night :- and also….
WhiteSnake’s Here I Go Again :-
Lee will once again be playing KeyBoards – and the Special Guest Guitarist this time round… a very talented Young Player who “can” bear an uncanny resemblance to Michael Monroe from Rock Band Hanoi Rocks!
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Andre
Andres Guitar Academy – Where Guitar Dreams Do Come True!
Continuing the countdown to the October Student Show :-
Last time there was Rockabilly at the students show – Our Guest Guitarist was Dave James who has shared the stage with Buddy Holly’s Crickets, Bill Haileys Comets and also DJ Fontana Elvis’ drummer who recorded HeartBreak Hotel at Sun studios in 1956.
Here is Dave playing a couple of classics as well as helping out student Lewis’ on HeartBreak Hotel – though Lewis did handle the solo and all the vocals himself – aged 11!
And from the recent workshop – a little Carl Perkins Rockabilly in the form of Matchbox :-
And… from Josh and Flatbadger who regularly gig in and around Coventry, here’s their Take on Misirilou, the theme from Pulp Fiction – also from a student show :-
And… last but by no means least… at the height of the 2012 London Olympics, Chris Playing Misirilou and Tequila at his very own wedding reception, as You will see now :-
Just to quickly let You know about New Guitar programs coming up in the next few weeks, including Rock, Blues and Hybrid programs.
But announcing here Indie Guitar – with the emphasis on making music straight away, and applying appropriate elements of other musical aspects such as theory and ear training to Indie styles – including modern indie as well as old school new wave/ Punk Rock styles of music.
Here are some examples of students playing Indie/Punk styles at various workshop and student show events to give You an idea of what is possible :-
Playing Teenage Kicks at a WorkShop
Punk Classic Anarchy In the UK at a workshop
This is for Acoustic and Electric Guitar Players – and very different to general Guitar Lessons, as the emphasis is on You making Music from the get go.
An optional part is the opportunity to play on stage at a student show, or at a workshop or similar event – although many students do choose to keep their playing just for their own pleasure – here is an example from a student show of Punk/Indie Guitar :-
Niamh First Time Ever On Stage Playing Teenage Kicks
And here’s Ben and David Playing Indie band Muse Knights of Cydonia at a student show :-
Ben and David sharing Guitar duties on Indie Classic Knights Of Cydonia
Although Ben’s Guitar Journey took more of a hybrid approach – including elements of Indie as well as Rock and Blues to provide a full deep foundation to his playing :-
2 Years of Ben at Our Student Shows – showing His Progress on his Unique Guitar Journey!
And here’s Paul talking about his experiences of Indie/Punk Guitar :-
And Callum and Josh Playing Nirvana Teen Spirit at a Workshop :-
Already part way through September and dur to start in October – places are limited so if You like the look of the results that students before You have achieved, then do reply back to find out a little more about the joining Process for The Beginner & Intermediate Indie Guitar Programs.
Continuing the countdown to the Student Show in october….
As well as working full time at ExpressMusic – playing in top Killers Tribute band, Killerz, Ollie also finds time to help out at the Student Shows.
Here is Ollie singing at a student show :-
And in the video below here again is Ollie playing a rare guitar and even rarer Bass Guitar solos – Aiden who also helps out at Workshops also plays a drum solo…
You wouldn’t think that Ant learned his singing as a Young choir boy – and yet all that church singing has helped put him in good stead for not only helping out at Our students shows – but also fronting Midlands Rock/Blues outfit NightStalker.
Here are some of Ant’s highlights helping at students shows – including some students debuts – their very first time ever on stage at a student show…
And **STOP PRESS** Brad pictured with one of his Guitar Heroes Herman Li from the Power Metal Band DragonForce in London – though Brad didn’t have to leap through the fire and flames to get this picture…
Former Student Brad Meets with Herman Li without going through the Fire and The Flames!!
October will very soon be here and it will be the annual Student show. Here’s Former student Brad who is now at the ICMP in London Studying Music and performance full time – here he is in action in London during his Diploma ceremony :-
Former Student Brad Playing at The ICMP In London
And here’s Brad from a past student show with feedback highlights from his performance of Hendrix Voodoo Chile :-
Stay Tuned for More Blasts from Student Shows and Workshops Past as we get ready for The October Show!
Something different from the last Workshop – as well as classic rock and blues – there was a little Rockabilly – where students had the chance to practice rockabilly rhythms as well as try out some 1950s type solo ideas along with live drums – often times music like Rockabilly can get neglected and yet for Guitarists that are looking to be versatile and aim to be proficient playing multiple styles – some understanding of rockabilly/ early rock n roll from the 1950s – the decade that really defined ” The Teenager” – is really key – and what better way to explore this important foundation of many later rock styles than being immersed in this Music at a Workshop… as You will see in the video below :-
Til Next Time
Andre
Andres Guitar Academy – Where Students Have Fun, Get Results & can Explore The roots of Modern Rock Music!
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